Drilling Rights Off Florida Coast
Let me first clarify that Florida Energy Associates may have nothing to do with Hugo Chavez or Citgo. I don’t have a clue. This is an attempt to create and spread an unsubstantiated rumor........here
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Indoctrination Of A Radical Revolution
Gorrie Elementary PTA president says she supports the president, but not the timing of his speech. "We want to focus on the curriculum, getting kids educated.
I see it as a slight interruption of their day," says Gorinne O'Rourke........here
Schools are receiving some emails from parents protesting the speech.
One parent writes she believes the president's speech is an "indoctrination of a radical revolution."
I see it as a slight interruption of their day," says Gorinne O'Rourke........here
Schools are receiving some emails from parents protesting the speech.
One parent writes she believes the president's speech is an "indoctrination of a radical revolution."
Stormy Daniels Gets Off
A domestic battery case against porn star and potential Louisiana U.S. Senate contender Stormy Daniels has been dropped after the alleged victim chose not to prosecute.......here
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Soutzouki
With Rice And Greek Salad
$11.99.........At Mr Souvlaki, 802 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs
With Rice And Greek Salad
$11.99.........At Mr Souvlaki, 802 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs
Once A Week, Stogie Is Going Greek.
Florida GOP: Keep Obama Out of Our Schools!
I just spoke with Florida Republican Party press secretary Katie Gordon, regarding state party chairman Jim Greer's denunciation of President Obama's upcoming national address to schoolchildren on Tuesday. Gordon stood by the party's press release -- and said that children should not be subjected to what she said is a clear attempt at political indoctrination........more
Via....tiny little dots
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
St. Pete Chalk Ads
Even if you don’t know who Jacob Christiano is, chances are you’ve seen his work: long poems carefully lettered in brightly colored chalk along St. Petersburg sidewalks..........here
Kevin White's Legal Bills
Hillsborough County Commissioner Rose Ferlita is demanding that a meeting on Wednesday be open to the public. It concerns the legal battle of Commissioner Kevin White.
Three-Quarters Of St. Pete Citizens
I don’t have to look at the latest voter turnout results to say St. Pete citizens have abdicated their duties as an electorate........here
Monday, August 31, 2009
2009 Florida Netroots Awards Nominations
There is one week left to nominate blogs, bloggers and blog posts from the Florida progressive/liberal/Democratic blogosphere for the 2009 Florida Netroots Awards.
This is the third year for these awards, which are designed to recognize the best of the best in the Florida Netroots. Right now is the nomination period, where anyone can suggest their favorites in the various categories. Starting on August 8, the award voting will be opened and will include all eligible nominees.
The winners will be announced in October at the Netroots event at the
Florida Democratic Party's state convention........here
This is the third year for these awards, which are designed to recognize the best of the best in the Florida Netroots. Right now is the nomination period, where anyone can suggest their favorites in the various categories. Starting on August 8, the award voting will be opened and will include all eligible nominees.
The winners will be announced in October at the Netroots event at the
Florida Democratic Party's state convention........here
Then There's This Guy...
So here he is, the guy who sells dresses at the corner of North Boulevard and Columbus, right in front of the King Grocery. He takes Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.......here
Scandals Galore In Hillsborough County
I am a little late on updating you on the most recent Cone Ranch meetings. Recall the Cone Ranch deal was our County Commission bending over backwards at a questionable proposal to buy the publicly owned land by private investors.........here
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Friends Of Stogie
At Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grill In Temple Terrace
Heather Lawrence Of Spring Hill
Didn't know the name of the girl with the Muslim head covering, or where she was from. But as Lawrence walked by a classroom at Springstead High School on Wednesday, the 16-year-old junior did know one thing: The girl wasn't standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.......here
Lawrence, an JROTC member plans to enlist in the Army next summer. Don't do it Heather.
Kate's Take
Lawrence, an JROTC member plans to enlist in the Army next summer. Don't do it Heather.
Kate's Take
USF or Westshore, Which Route Would you Pick for Early Light Rail?
This story by TampaBay.com, "Light Rail Study Will Help Decide Which Segment in Tampa to Build First" catches me by surprise and I'd be curious where most Tampa Rail readers would stand on this issue.........here
Stogie Picks USF
Stogie Picks USF
Friday, August 28, 2009
Ybor City State Museum Book Signing
The Ybor City State Museum will present Author John V Cinchett signing copies of his new book Vintage Tampa Signs and Scenes - a pictorial collection of 200 historic Tampa photos of the 1950s never before seen........more
Light Rail Route From Wesley Chapel To St. Pete?
A 52 mile light rail route from Wesley Chapel to St. Petersburg would draw the most travelers of five routes examined by TBARTA........here
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Florida: Lawsuits Challenge Red Light Camera Legality
Florida attorney Jack L. Townsend, Sr joined with the firm Edwards and Ragatz on July 30 in filing a class action lawsuit against
The City Of Temple Terrace
for allowing American Traffic Solutions (ATS) to operate a traffic camera program designed to generate $3 million in annual revenue primarily from vehicles turning right on red lights........here
Temple Terrace, Florida Revenue Stream
The City Of Temple Terrace
for allowing American Traffic Solutions (ATS) to operate a traffic camera program designed to generate $3 million in annual revenue primarily from vehicles turning right on red lights........here
Temple Terrace, Florida Revenue Stream
Alex Pickett' s Shameless Promotion Alert
Vote for me! Vote for me!
That headline, screamed in a high-pitch voice, is pretty much how I feel about asking my beloved readers to vote me BEST BLOG in a few local contests. But, alas, without shameless promotion, I’ll remain unemployed, so here it goes.......here
Wikler Moran-Mora Of Tampa
Told his wife he'd been abducted so he could cheat on her. When she told him she was calling police, Moran-Mora balked, telling her that his captors had agreed to let him go.........here
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Vote! Ridiculously Inconsistent Trickle Of Consciousness
Creative Loafing's annual "Best of the Bay" poll/competition is wrapping up soon.
Voting ends on August 31st.
This is the last time I'll solicit your votes for Best Blog. If you've already voted, THANKS!!! If you haven't yet, here are three more reasons why you should vote for this blog........here
Voting ends on August 31st.
This is the last time I'll solicit your votes for Best Blog. If you've already voted, THANKS!!! If you haven't yet, here are three more reasons why you should vote for this blog........here
The Liberal Lion Is Gone
Sen. Ted Kennedy
RIP
We will miss Senator Ted Kennedy as a nation, and I will miss him as a human being........Howard Dean
Share Your Memories and Sympathies
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
See You Later PoHo
After nearly five years of documenting the inside story of Tampa Bay and Florida politics,
my time here is coming to a close.......here
my time here is coming to a close.......here
Clean Energy And Anti-Offshore Drilling Rally In Ybor
Would you like to stand up against the Big Oil and Big Energy companies and oppose offshore drilling of the Gulf Coast? Would you like to support Clean Energy and green jobs in the Bay area? Then help make a difference and make your voice heard by attending this Clean Energy rally on Thursday in Ybor.......here
Tampa Con Leches
Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio’s Fantasy Football Team
It’s fantasy football time, and Yahoo Sports has offered mayors around the country an opportunity to try their hand at fantasy football.......here
It’s fantasy football time, and Yahoo Sports has offered mayors around the country an opportunity to try their hand at fantasy football.......here
Kennedy Barbeque Takes Over
Ernest Kennedy Jr. is the co-owner of Kennedy Barbeque at Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club. He owns the restaurant with his father, Ernest Kennedy Sr. “Because it’s our dime, we have the incentive to do well,” Kennedy Jr. said.......more
Monday, August 24, 2009
Kenneth J. Summers Of Largo
Was arrested early Monday morning, accused of leaving two small children in his vehicle while he was in a strip club.........here
Obama Office Opens In Tampa
Organizing for American, the arm of the Democratic National Committee dedicated to keeping President Barack Obama's campaign corps going year-round, is opening its Florida headquarters in Tampa tonight.......here
Buddy Johnson The Millionaire Wannabe
The story begins more than three years ago, when Johnson had his profile posted on MillionaireMatch.com, where aspiring tycoons meet eligible singles.........here
"I'm an intelligent, red-blooded, well-traveled, wine-enjoying Baptist boy,''......Buddy Johnson
Mr. Johnson, I Am Sorry To Pick On You So Much. But You Deserve It!
From Millionaire Wannabe To Poor Old Man.
"I'm an intelligent, red-blooded, well-traveled, wine-enjoying Baptist boy,''......Buddy Johnson
Mr. Johnson, I Am Sorry To Pick On You So Much. But You Deserve It!
From Millionaire Wannabe To Poor Old Man.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
High Speed Rail In Florida
Think a high speed train between Tampa, Orlando and Miami is a good idea?
If so, you may want to check out ConnectUs.
If so, you may want to check out ConnectUs.
ConnectUs was founded by Ed Turanchik as a grassroots organization in collaboration with the leadership of the Central Florida Partnership, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Tampa Downtown Partnership, and Tampa Bay Partnership..........here
Crist Wants To 'Shut Down That Cockamamie Idea'
At a jam-packed reception for his U.S. Senate bid at a Republican Party of Florida convention in Orlando, Gov. Charlie Crist gave a detailed, policy-laden analysis of the health care reform legislation in Congress...........here
Ready to Fly Marian
It's a concert, featuring a ton of bands with Times employees and Times-affiliated folks, hoping to help photojournalist Steve Coddington and his wife, Marian.
Tonight At Skippers Smokehouse In Tampa.
here
Tonight At Skippers Smokehouse In Tampa.
here
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Peabody The $68,000 Stud Deer
A Haines City man, serving probation for beheading a prized breeding buck last year, found out that this was one deer worth a lot of dough..........here
South Florida Blog Is Being Sued By The Miami Herald!
Just received this letter from the Herald's law firm, Greenberg Traurig.
It appears that the attorney, Ian Ballon, has done some sloppy research..........here
It appears that the attorney, Ian Ballon, has done some sloppy research..........here
Rep. Ray Sansom Of Florida
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer told party officials Saturday that he had taken back the American Express cards issued to staff and was "tired" of hearing stories -- some of which circulated by disgruntled GOP leaders -- about their misuse.
The issue came to a head this week after stories that Rep. Ray Sansom had used his card to charge $170,000 in travel expenses, flowers, hotels, and other perks..........here
The issue came to a head this week after stories that Rep. Ray Sansom had used his card to charge $170,000 in travel expenses, flowers, hotels, and other perks..........here
Holly Benson Of Florida
Inept Secretary at Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration,
said in a radio interview Wednesday being poor or unemployed is no excuse to be unhealthy.
“It means,” Benson said, “you have a lot more time to go running.”
The radio host laughed in response.........here
said in a radio interview Wednesday being poor or unemployed is no excuse to be unhealthy.
“It means,” Benson said, “you have a lot more time to go running.”
The radio host laughed in response.........here
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